Creative Labs Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 2.0 channels USB

Creative Labs Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 2.0 channels USB

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2.0 channels 24 bit 93 dB. Digital-to-Analog Conversion (DAC): 24-bit/96kHz. USB. USB DAC Amp and External Sound Card.. The Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 is a USB DAC and Amp that provides an instant audio upgrade from motherboard audio. It works with PC and Mac, and houses a powerful amplifier that will drive a whole range of headphones, from basic mobile phone earbuds to gaming and studio-grade headphones. The downloadable Sound Blaster Control Panel Software offers tremendous audio realism and immersive audio effects, and also comes with optimized profiles for selected earphone brands.. Audio Performance. Instantly Upgrade to High Resolution Audio. Once you upgrade from motherboard audio, you'll never go back to it again. The Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 provides such an upgrade, by giving you high resolution 24-bit 96kHz audio for your music, movies, and games.. Studio-Grade Listening. The Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 drives a wide range of headphones — from mobile phone earbuds and gaming headsets all the way to more expensive studio-grade headphones. The downloadable Control Panel software also includes optimized profiles for selected earphone brands.. Audio Recording. Crisp Voice Communications and Recording. USB Connectivity greatly improves mic recording capabilities, giving you clean 24-bit 48kHZ quality for podcasts or in-game communications.. Connectivity. Simple, Fuss-Free, Plug-and-Play. Connecting the Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 to PC and Mac is incredibly easy. Simply connect it to a USB port and you're good to go. No drivers necessary.. Convenient Headphone Connectivity. The Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 lets you connect your headsets with single or split stereo/mic connectors easily, removing the need for a Y-splitter cable.. Technology. Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 Control Panel (PC and Mac). The downloadable Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 Control Panel software provides powerful control over your listening experience with audio realism and immersive audio effects that enhance your music, entertainment and games.. SBX Pro Studio. SBX Pro Studio increases and expands virtual surround spaciousness, allowing you to enjoy cinema-quality sound in the comfort of your home. Specially designed sound profiles improve the audio experience for all headsets.. Audio. Digital-to-Analog Conversion (DAC). 24-bit/96kHz. Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR). 93 dB. Audio quality. 24 bit. Audio output channels. 2.0 channels. Internal. No. Ports & interfaces. Plug and Play. Yes. Microphone in. Yes. Headphone outputs. 1. Host interface. USB. Software. Mac operating systems supported. Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks. Mac compatibility. Yes. Windows operating systems supported. Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64. System requirements. USB required. Yes. Minimum processor. Intel Core2 Duo. Minimum RAM. 1024 MB. Weight & dimensions. Width. 22 mm. Depth. 9.4 mm. Weight. 138 g. Other features. Quick start guide. Yes. Minimum storage drive space. 600 MB

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Marque Creative Labs
Référence fabricant 70sb173000000
EAN 5390660191275

Creative Labs Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 2.0 channels USB: complete technical analysis for 2026

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Market price ranges in 2026

RangeIndicative price
Entry-levelUnder 3210 £
Mid-range3210 £ to 7490 £
High-endOver 7490 £

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